Last Update: February 2026
Welcome to WeddingBandFinder.ie. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data of both our couples (users) and our partner bands (service providers). This policy outlines how we collect, use, and share information within the Irish and EU regulatory framework.
1. Information We Collect
To provide our matching service, we collect the following:
- For Couples: Name, email address, phone number, wedding date, wedding venue/location, and musical preferences.
- For Bands: Band name, contact email, phone number, geographical service area, and musical style.
2. How We Use Your Data
We process data under the following lawful bases:
- Contractual Necessity: To provide the service you requested (matching a couple with a band).
- Legitimate Interest: To connect professional musicians with potential clients and to improve our website’s functionality.
3. Data Sharing (The Matching Process)
By submitting an inquiry on WeddingBandFinder.ie, Couples acknowledge that their contact details and wedding requirements will be automatically shared with professional bands that match their specific criteria.
Bands included in our database will receive inquiry details to facilitate a direct quote. Bands may opt-out of receiving these inquiries at any time.
4. Data Storage and Retention
- We host our data on secure servers within the European Economic Area (EEA).
- We retain inquiry data for a period of 24 months to assist with any follow-up support, after which it is anonymized or deleted.
5. Your Rights (GDPR)
Under Irish and EU law, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
- Right to Object: Bands may object to being included in our mapping database or receiving automated leads.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
6. Cookies
We use essential cookies to ensure our 10-question form functions correctly and analytical cookies (like Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our site.
7. Contact Us
For any data-related queries or to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Lead at: Email: hello@weddingbandfinder.ie